21 Epic Groom's Cakes

Hand Surgery Groom's Cake

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For all you surgeons out there, you might want to leave your work at the hospital and not bring it to the wedding. We have to hand it to this couple (we had to!) for their originality -- the last thing guests will expect on your wedding day is a bloody cake.

Deer Head Groom's Cake

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This deer head groom's cake would make any hunter proud.

Blue Monster Groom's Cake

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We're not sure what compelled the groom to ask for a blue dragon-like monster cake with glow-in-the-dark green nails, but we like it.

Cake: Kerry O'Connor, Savannah, GA

Clif Bar Groom's Cake

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This dessert may look like a healthy Clif Bar, but don't be fooled -- there's cake in there!

Fish Groom's Cake

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The best part about this groom's cake is that it's made of sugar and cake (read: not raw fish).

Hulk Groom's Cake

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This Incredible Hulk cake has some serious muscles, which makes it perfect for a big comic book fan or a weight lifting pro.

Baseball Stadium Groom's Cake

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Does the wedding day conflict with a big game? Bring the stadium to you with a recreation of your home team's field.

Jabba the Hutt Groom's Cake

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We're not sure how appetizing this cake is, but if you're fiance is a huge Star Wars fan, this could be the perfect groom's cake. But, maybe a loveable Ewok or life-like Yoda would work better for a wedding?

Beer Pong Groom's Cake

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A beer pong table cake complete with regulation red Solo cups and ping pong balls might get guests in the mood to play the classic college game.

A Crossword Puzzle Groom's Cake

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Nerds unite! This crossword puzzle groom's cake, complete with an edible pencil and coffee mug, is a must for any logophile.

Boxing Gloves Groom's Cake

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It's the attention to detail here, like the thumbnail indentation peeking through the glove, that gets us.

Nilla Wafers Groom's Cake

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Cookie monsters, don't you worry: Even if you order a cake like this, you can still ask your cake baker to stuff it full of the real deal.

Tobasco Groom's Cake

Judging from this photo, this groom probably would have been just as pleased with a bottle of hot sauce for dessert.

Sushi Groom's Cake

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This sushi-themed groom's cake might have guests searching for some real wasabi!

Dog Groom's Cake

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Asking your cake baker to replicate your favorite dog may seem a little out there, but we're sure that if Mr. Droopy could talk, he'd approve.

Canon Camera Groom's Cake

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Let's just hope the photographers doesn't get confused between this Canon camera cake and the real deal!

Surfboard Groom's Cake

Photo by Amy & Stuart Photography / The Knot

In most cases, an over-the-top groom's cake has a personal story behind its creation. We just wish we knew what the story was behind this bear and a fox on a surfboard. One thing is for sure: This wedding was probably amazing.

Planner: Julie Pryor of Pryor Events, Los Angeles, CA

Beer Cooler Groom's Cake

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What's the next best thing to tailgating before a football game? A cake made to look like a beer cooler filled to the brim with sugar ice and edible beer bottles. (This one by Wow Factor Cakes in Charlotte, NC.)

Camping Groom's Cake

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The attention to detail is what makes these cakes so remarkable, and this camping site cake complete with edible evergreen trees and roasting marshmallows, is no different.

A Dog Lover's Groom's Cake

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We're not sure why one would want their groom's cake to look like dog food, but either way, the cake baker pulled it off flawlessly.